brownie Posted January 15, 2004 Report Posted January 15, 2004 This is a bit offtopic but someone knows something about material Hellen recorded in early 1970's Japan tour - she sung with Teddy Willson and there is beautifull photo of Merill, willson and Thelonious Monk who admired Willson! That 'Helen Sings, Teddy Swings' was recorded by Victor Japan in October 197O in Tokyo. Album details (from The Lord): Helen Merrill, vo, Teddy Wilson, p, Larry Ridley, b, Lenny McBrown, dr. - I Cried for You - Lover Man - I Only Have Eyes for You - East of the Sun - You Better Go Now - I Must Have That Man - Embraceable You Helen Merrill, Wilson, Kunimitsu Inaba, b, Takeshi Inompata, dr. - Summertime - I Cover the Waterfront - Pennies from Heaven Helen Merrill was very popular in Japan and she recorded dozens of albums there. Have not heard the Merrill/Wilson one. Quote
jazzbo Posted January 15, 2004 Report Posted January 15, 2004 Helen LIVED in Japan a number of years. I wish someone could release all those albums domestically on cd! Quote
Brad Posted January 15, 2004 Report Posted January 15, 2004 I only know, unfortunately, of her work with Brownie. I'd agree with Lon that it might take a little getting used to but it is great stuff. Heck, there's no bad stuff on this whole box. Quote
neveronfriday Posted January 16, 2004 Author Report Posted January 16, 2004 Hi Brad, jazzbo, danasgoodstuff, Claude, chris olivarez, brownie, couw,king ubu, skeith, EKE BBB, Brad, and mmilovan! Thanks for helping me reign in my passion a bit and making a somewhat informed decision. I ended up buying the box and after very (!) speedy delivery of a mint condition box, I am listening to it as I write this. a) brownie: Deus, when you get that box, make sure it has the small CD disc that came with the original set. That disc was not listed in the accompanying booklet. It has a wonderful early take by Brown, Rollins and the Roach quintet of 'Flossie Lou'. The CD is included and is a wonderful small addition. B) king ubu: Could not disagree more about the "other vocalists" part! The sides with Helen Merrill are some of the best vocal jazz I EVER heard! Yes, in addition to having the complete Brownie takes, the main incentive was actually getting the Helen Merril sides. Excellent stuff. Love it. c) I was a bit afraid of the possibility of inferior sound, but as someone stated above, it holds up well and on my stereo it sounds good. No regrets there. A final note. The reason why I went for this set (and might invest into remastered Brown/Roach releases in the future) is simple: "Jordu" was instrumental in getting me completely hooked on jazz. I played my dad's old LP thin just listening to that tune, and it is still at the very top of my all-time best-of list after all these years. I'm looking forward to studying the recordings in more detail. Right now, I'm just a proud parent who had lots of good people on this board help him make the right decision. Thanks, guys! Cheers! Quote
king ubu Posted January 16, 2004 Report Posted January 16, 2004 Glad to hear you enjoy it! You'll have many good-spent and fun hours listening to all that music! The Brown/Roach group was one I did listen to pretty early in my jazz listener's career. I had that marvellous brown-covered album. "Land's End" is another marvellous tune. Then you get "Parisian Thoroughfare", too... And Richie Powell was a great musician, too, sad how totally unknown he is today. ubu Quote
Brad Posted January 16, 2004 Report Posted January 16, 2004 Congrats! I love Jordu, one of my favorites Quote
brownie Posted January 16, 2004 Report Posted January 16, 2004 A final note. The reason why I went for this set (and might invest into remastered Brown/Roach releases in the future) is simple: "Jordu" was instrumental in getting me completely hooked on jazz. I played my dad's old LP thin just listening to that tune, and it is still at the very top of my all-time best-of list after all these years. Deus, if you like the studio version of 'Jordu', get the GNP album 'The Best of Max Roach and Clifford Brown in Concert'. The concert version of 'Jordu' is even better. Clifford Brown smokes on that one. The concert was held a few days after the record session. That concert version of 'Jordu' got me started on a Brownie kick of which I still bear the stygma. Heard this shortly after it was recorded. That 'Jordu' was a minor hit in France at the time. Hell, I even remember when the tune was known as 'Minor Encamp'. If you don't know the concert version of 'Jordu' blow what's left of your money. You'll never regret it! Quote
neveronfriday Posted January 16, 2004 Author Report Posted January 16, 2004 This one costs an arm and a leg on sites I frequent. I'll keep an eye open for it. It sounds just like my kind of CD! Thanks! Cheers! (Anyone else here got a spare one?) Quote
king ubu Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 This one costs an arm and a leg on sites I frequent. I'll keep an eye open for it. It sounds just like my kind of CD! Thanks! Cheers! (Anyone else here got a spare one?) I found it as a used LP. For a good price. Otherwise you can get it for a good prize directly from GNP/Crescendo: http://www.gnpcrescendo.com/ (sorry, I cannot link you to the CD - just go for jazz and you'll find it) ubu Quote
Claude Posted January 17, 2004 Report Posted January 17, 2004 (edited) You can also download it for free from Emusic, if you register for a trial account: http://www.emusic.com/cd/10588/10588846.html Edited January 17, 2004 by Claude Quote
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